A Helpful Reminder That Even Perfect People Have Weaknesses

It’s always so easy for us to notice people’s strengths—the co-worker who can liven up the office, the boss who seems to have everything under control, the colleague who
closes sales
without breaking a sweat.

And this can sometimes make us feel bad about our own attributes. But we forget to see the
weakness of people’s strengths.
Every good quality, strong ability, or admirable attribute comes with a downside. That co-worker might be fun to be around, but his jokes could be at the expense of others. That boss might run a tight ship, but she might also
micromanage
. And that colleague might be great at selling, but not
genuine
in his demeanor in everyday conversation.

This School of Life video’s a great reminder that we are only human, and that even the “perfect” looking people out there have flaws, too.

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As an Editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She calls many places home, including Illinois where she grew up and the small town of Hamilton where she attended Colgate University, but she was born to be a New Yorker. In addition to being an avid writer, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway.